Scalloping is an annual summer tradition for many families that live and visit Florida’s Nature Coast. The experience of floating in crystal clear water while studying the bottom for scallops...

Captain Dan Memorial Shirts The online store had to be modified…. SO any further orders will need to processed using the following Google Form link: https://forms.gle/42Hb3hWn858ULhNG9 Please complete the form and then I will contact you for the payment transaction. If I can get them printed BEFORE the celebration I will do my best to get them to...

May 13th will be here before we know it. Here are some guidelines for how the day should flow so all can participate in what they prefer. Hopefully questions on times are clarified. Have a wonderful few days and see you for the Captains party. Much love -- Becky

This week at Gary’s was marked by tales of big bass. Saturday’s Xtreme Bass Series tournament proved that late into the spring season Orange Lake remains among the hottest public lakes in Florida. When the 32 competing teams came in … Continue reading → The post Area Lakes Still Producing appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Scalloping is a fun and relaxing way to experience Florida’s Nature Coast by boat. It is an activity that almost anyone that can swim can enjoy. The small shellfish annually...

Crystal River is one of the most popular destinations for fishing in Florida. This area is known for its inshore fishing and offers some of the best opportunities in the...

Florida is known for its beautiful weather stunning natural scenery and ample fishing opportunities.  The Crystal River area is the preeminent place for inshore anglers looking to wet a line...

We’ve heard a lot of fishing stories thru the years but only occasionally is someone is able to come in the store with one that’s purely unique.  Zaki Majboor told us a tale on Monday supported by phone pics that … Continue reading → The post An Unusual Catch appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Crystal River offers some of the best inshore grouper fishing in the world. The waters around the Crystal River area are known for their abundance of gag grouper.   People...

Through the decades we’ve watched seasonal fishing trends hoping to get an accurate line on the behavior patterns of favorite species in our area lakes.  The consistencies we’ve noticed have helped us catch a lot of fish.  But the consistencies … Continue reading → The post Fish Behavior Shifting? appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

If you’re looking for an epic fishing adventure look no further than Crystal River Florida!  Although the area is home to many species one of the most popular targets is...

Only a few teams showed up Saturday morning to fish the UF/FWC Bass Tournament on Newnans Lake. This was likely due to a couple of factors. With the lake now very high the bass-catching had steadily become tougher here and … Continue reading → The post Area Tournaments Produce Varied Results appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

The online store for Clymer Memorial Shirts is live and ready for orders. Click on the following link: Clymer Memorial Shirt to place your order. The store is open NOW until midnight on April 15 th All orders made during this timeframe will be produced and shipped prior to Dan’s Celebration on May 13 th. Much love – Becky

Starting in July the quintessential Florida gulf coast marine activity begins…scallop season! Scalloping is one the most fun family-friendly activities that can be had in Crystal River. Combine a half-day...

A bass tournament was held Saturday out of Marjorie Rawlings Park. Nothing unusual about that. The unusual part didn’t come until weigh-in. Many anglers believe that when Orange Lake is ‘on’ it is capable of producing big bass catches like … Continue reading → The post The Greatest Sport is Also Cruel appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Citrus County is the home to a TON of great inshore fishing providing visitors with incredible opportunities to get in on some of the best saltwater action in the country. ...

The year’s biggest rain event persisted for four days in our area lasting through Saturday.  When it was done our lakes were considerably higher giving us pretty solid assurance that nice water levels will hold at least into summer. Our … Continue reading → The post Big Rains Alter the Fishing Landscape appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Every summer along Florida’s coastline scalloping season kicks off on the scalloping grounds located between Gulf and Pasco Counties. This activity is popular with locals the adventurous and families alike....

Summertime is right around the corner meaning longer days warm weather and a HOT season for Crystal River scalloping in 2022.  The west coast of Florida is host to some...

You’ve heard the old axiom “When March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb”. This year ‘the windy month’ arrived to nice calm weather so maybe the reverse will be true. Folks who put stock in … Continue reading → The post Good Action All Around appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.